Start Date
- September 2026, Full Time, Day
What You Will Study
As a leading agriculture college, you will learn on our 160-hectare operational commercial farm, consisting of arable fields, grazing meadows and woodlands. With cattle and sheep on campus, you will gain hands on experience of farm management and animal husbandry.
This practical course will introduce you to the basics of agriculture and rural environments, focusing on industry skills and knowledge, providing you with the strong foundation needed to progress to further study or employment. Combining practical and technical skills, you will cover the health and wellbeing of animals, crop and livestock production and the basics of estate management and tractor driving.
You will gain hands-on experience working on a commercial farm, learning the entire process from seed to harvest. You will learn to operate the latest agricultural machinery, ensuring you are well-prepared for the demands of modern farming. Additionally, you will experience cutting-edge technology with spray drones for precision agriculture and tractor simulators for safe and effective machinery operation.
We also provide enrichment opportunities alongside your course, including taking part in the Royal Norfolk Show and visiting the Lincolnshire Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Association (LAMMA) show.
Why Choose Easton College?
Real working environment
Learn on our operational commercial farm covering over 200 hectares.
£9bn industry
with over 476,000 workers on farms in the UK.
Show your skills
Exhibit your work at regional agricultural shows.
Entry Requirements
You will need to achieve four GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including a minimum grade 2 in English language and maths.
How You Will Be Assessed
You will be assessed through a range of practical and written assessments. You will also have to complete two externally set multiple-choice exams.
Course Progression
This qualification will develop employability skills and provide contextualised knowledge of the agriculture industry to allow you to progress to further learning and training in a wide range of land based studies. You could progress to study the next level at college, including our Agriculture Level 2 course, secure an Apprenticeship, or move into employment.
Where Your Course Can Take You
Career options include farm worker, agricultural technician, farm manager, agribusiness consultant, agricultural researcher and agronomist to name a few.
Fees
If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16 to 18 on 31st August before the start of your course, your tuition fees will be free. If you are aged 19 and over, please contact the Advice Shop for more information by email at information@ccn.ac.uk or by calling 01603 773773.
Why Choose Easton College?
Real working environment
Learn on our operational commercial farm covering over 200 hectares.
£9bn industry
with over 476,000 workers on farms in the UK.
Show your skills
Exhibit your work at regional agricultural shows.
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